OTTAWA, Nov 21. 2014 /CNW/ - Media are invited to Genomics: the Power and the Promise, an international conference hosted by Genome Canada and The Gairdner Foundation. Visionaries from academia, industry, government and media will examine how environment impacts human health and natural resources at the genomic level, and how genomics can help leverage Canada's traditional resource sectors while preserving the environment, as well as the role of genomics in enhancing health and our healthcare system.

When:

Monday, Nov. 24, 1 p.m. – Wednesday, Nov. 26, 12:30 p.m.

Where:

Shaw Centre (formerly the Ottawa Convention Centre)

55 Colonel By DriveOttawa, Ontario

Who:

Conference Co-Chairs: Pierre Meulien, President and CEO, Genome Canada and John Dirks, President and Scientific Director, The Gairdner Foundation

Emcee: Jay Ingram, Author and Broadcaster

Speakers: Genomics leaders from across North America who will discuss the state-of-the-science as it relates to personalized medicine, natural resources, environmental production and food security.